What Are the Different Types of Spinal Injuries?
There are approximately 18,000 new spinal injuries in the United States every year. From car accidents to tragic falls, there are various ways to sustain spinal cord injuries.
Of course, a spine doctor can tell you a lot. But if you're looking for a spinal injury guide to help educate yourself as a patient, it can only help with your recovery.
We've assembled a guide to spinal injury types,…
7 Common Causes of Lower Back Pain
Did you know that nearly 65 million Americans have reported a recent episode of back pain?
Long-term back pain is debilitating and can affect your ability to exercise, work, or spend time with loved ones. Many people don't investigate their pain; they settle for over-the-counter medication and get back to their day.
If you're dealing with lower back pain specifically, it can be frustrating…
The Most Effective Treatments for Scoliosis
Scoliosis is the most common spinal deformity that affects children. In fact, scoliosis cases in the US have now exceeded 4 million. Every year, about 133,300 children have to visit the hospital because of scoliosis.
In fact, spinal deformity in children and adolescents accounts for the highest number of musculoskeletal deformity health care visits.
Thankfully, the treatments for scoliosis…
A Guide to Vertebral Body Tethering for Treating Scoliosis
Scoliosis affects about 2-3 percent of the American population. This disease causes your spine to curve to one side and usually develops during childhood or early adolescence. For most patients, scoliosis treatment often relies on the help of a rigid brace. Although braces can prevent the progression of abnormal curvature, they can’t reverse the existing problem.
As a result, children with…
How to Properly Deal With Lumbar Spine Pain
How to Properly Deal With Lumbar Spine Pain
Are you struggling with consistent lumbar spine pain?
The lumbar spine is the lower portion of the back and features a mix of bones, nerves, and muscles. Ligaments, blood vessels, and intervertebral discs also form the lumbar spine.
Close to 65 million Americans complain of back pain. Around 16 million of them are adults suffering from chronic…
From Stretches to Surgery: How to Treat Scoliosis
From Stretches to Surgery: How to Treat Scoliosis
Scoliosis affects up to nine million Americans, most of whom are diagnosed between ages 10 and 15, giving it a population prevalence of 2 to 3 percent. Like many other health conditions, the severity of scoliosis ranges from mild to severe.
Experts say that females are more likely to experience a curve that requires treatment. In any case,…
Morristown Medical Center Surgeons 1st in U.S. to Use Minimally Invasive Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) With Advanced Imaging for Flexible Scoliosis Correction
Morristown Medical Center Surgeons 1st in U.S. to Use Minimally Invasive Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) With Advanced Imaging for Flexible Scoliosis Correction
Dr. Lowenstein is first orthopedic surgeon in NJ to use the FDA-approved Zimmer Biomet tethering system; together with thoracic surgeon Dr. Steiner, team is the only in U.S. to do the VBT procedure using new advanced Airo TruCT scanner…
How An ALIF Can Give You Your Life Back
How An ALIF Can Give You Your Life Back
Lower back pain can keep you from doing the things you love. Every movement can be a painful reminder that something isn’t right in your back. It goes without saying, but you want to feel better as soon as possible.
Have you tried more conservative approaches to treat your lower back pain with little or no success? It certainly can be frustrating. While…
Vote Dr. Jason Lowenstein for New Jersey’s Favorite Kids’ Doc!
Vote Dr. Jason Lowenstein for New Jersey’s Favorite Kids’ Doc!
Needless to say: It’s been a hectic year for the healthcare heroes in our lives. The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges for our frontline workers, who responded to the enormous undertaking without seemingly skipping a beat.
Up until May 31st, you can give back to the healthcare heroes in your life by voting for…
Case Study: Surgical Treatment of 8-year-old with Neurofibromatosis & Scoliosis
Surgical Treatment of 8-year-old with Neurofibromatosis & Scoliosis
This 8-year-old young woman with Neurofibromatosis presented for evaluation of scoliosis. She was found to have a 36-degree scoliosis, with a large plexiform neurofibroma identified along the convexity of her scoliosis. She initially underwent surgical resection of Neurofibroma, which was approached through a right-sided…